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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.41, 10,986.94 and 4,425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.41, 10,986.94 and 4,425.94 is: 6,106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.41 : 10,986.94 = 4,425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.41/10,986.94 = 4,425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.41x = 10,986.94 × 4,425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.41x = 48,627,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,556.49/7,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.37

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